VNSG 1409 GI Disorders questions with answers.

VNSG 1409 GI Disorders questions with
answers

Accessory Organs of the GI tract - ANSWER: ➡ salivary glands
k k k k k k k kk k k




liver
gallbladder
pancreas



Ptyalin - ANSWER: ➡ salivary enzyme "amylase" that aides in digestion of carbs
k k kk k k k k k k k k k




Epiglottis - ANSWER: ➡ Covers airway k k kk k k




Mucous glands - ANSWER: ➡ are located in mucosa and provide and alkaline barrier
k k k kk k k k k k k k k k




Cardiac Sphincter - ANSWER: ➡ prevents reflux of gastric contents into the esophagus
k k k kk k k k k k k k k




Pyloric Sphincter - ANSWER: ➡ regulates the rate of stomach empyting
k k k kk k k k k k k




Hydrochloric Acid - ANSWER: ➡ kills microorganisms, breaks food into smaller particles, and
k k k kk k k k k k k k k




provides a chemical environment that is req. by the gastric enzymes.
k k k k k k k k k k k




Pepsin - ANSWER: ➡ Cheif coenzyme of gastric juice. it converts protein into proteases and peptones.
k k kk k k k k k k k k k k k k




Gastrin - ANSWER: ➡ Controls gastric acidity
k k kk k k k




Intrinsic factor - ANSWER: ➡ Necessary for the absorption of Vitamin B12
k k k kk k k k k k k k